The Roost at Coln
The Roost at Coln is a stylish, romantic retreat for couples and their dog, a stone’s throw from a well-renowned village pub and café. Full of character, it is a homely country cottage where you can relax in the secret garden and cosy up in front of the wood-burning stove. Two king-size bedrooms each have their own personality and the freestanding bath is a spa-like retreat for a luxurious soak. This is a charming hideaway where you are immersed in the Cotswold countryside. Spend days out at Cotswold Water Park, visiting Cirencester and Burford, or enjoying the walks from your front door around Coln St Aldwyns.
Overview
This bolthole retreat in the charming village of Coln St Aldwyns is a relaxing getaway from busy life. Set walking distance from the village pub and the community shop, The Roost has been fully renovated and beautifully interior designed to create a homely Cotswold cottage.
With exposed beams, wooden floors and a stone fireplace you can easily relax into your stylish surroundings. The well-equipped kitchen has a dining area and you can curl up in front of the wood burner in the sitting room with your evening drink. Two king-size bedrooms are finished with contemporary details and the spacious bathroom has a freestanding bath and rainfall shower. Each room has been carefully considered to create an impeccably finished home from home.
Outside, there is a BBQ terrace and you can follow the garden path to reach the secret garden overlooking the surrounding beautiful countryside and farmland. Here you can safely let the dog play, enjoy sundowners around the firepit, gather for meals and forget the worries of working life. There are numerous walking routes you can follow from Coln St Aldwyns and nearby are Cirencester, Burford, Cotswold Water Park and Arlington Row at Bibury.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner:
Entering through the back door there is a small porch where you can leave your boots and coats before stepping through to the kitchen/diner. This is a stylish room with stone floors, soft green kitchen units and a dining area cleverly designed with a built-in bench which provides hidden storage. It is a well-equipped kitchen with an oven and hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge with a freezer compartment, coffee machine and the necessary small appliances. It is a light and bright room where you will enjoy having breakfast together before heading off for a walk with the dog.
Living Room:
The front door opens into the comfortable and cosy living room which is ideal for hunkering down in the cooler months in front of the wood-burning stove. With a choice of the sofa or armchairs there is plenty of room for the group. Wooden beams above and a statement rug decorating the wood flooring add personality to this room.
First Floor
Bedroom One:
With a king-size bed this stunning room is like an escape to nature. With a nod to 1920s interior styling, the beautiful William Morris style woodland wallpaper surrounds you as you relax into The Roost. Split into two sections, the bed overlooks the gardens to the trees beyond. There is a desk area where you can catch up on e-mails if you can’t leave them behind and there is space to set up a travel cot. A useful separate dressing area has plenty of storage space with a statement mirror so you can get ready for the day.
Bathroom:
A luxurious freestanding bath is the highlight of this room. You can bathe in style and total tranquillity. There is a separate rainfall shower, sink and WC.
Bedroom Two:
Inspired by the owner's stay in a luxurious Ibiza hotel, the second bedroom has a stylish built in king-size bed with a sumptuously padded surround. It is guaranteed to provide a comfortable night’s sleep. Hidden beneath the bed is drawer storage and a chaise longue adds space to read in the evening.
Outside
The BBQ terrace just outside the boot room is the perfect spot to soak in the sun, just grilled burger in hand. This area has shared access with the neighbours to allow them to get to their gardens. There is a dining table for four and after eating you can wander along the hidden path to The Roost’s secret garden. Passing the neighbouring traditional Cotswold country gardens, you reach the gated private garden through a foliage archway. This oasis includes a lawned area, table and chairs to dine al fresco and a fabulous fire pit area where you can roast marshmallows looking out across the farmland views. You are in the heart of beautiful Cotswold scenery and sitting here under the trees you are immersed in this picturesque setting. To the front of the cottage, on-street parking is available.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
Bedroom Two - King-size
1 Bathroom - Family Bathroom With Freestanding Bath And Separate Shower
Hairdryer
Fire - Logs Provided For Initial Fire (01 Oct To 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer - Compartment In Fridge
Coffee Machine - Nespresso Krups
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 4
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 50-99 Mbps
TV - Smart
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Sound System - Sonos 1
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - One Well-behaved Dog Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Fully Enclosed But Dogs Need To Be Escorted On Lead To The Garden
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Gas Provided
Fire Pit
Parking - On-street Parking
On your Doorstep
Cafes, pubs, and restaurants:
- The New Inn, Coln St Aldwyns – beautiful 17th-century coaching in with restaurant, bar and gardens (70 yds)
- The Swan, Bibury – set on the banks of the River Coln (2.5 miles)
- The Victoria Inn, Eastleach – a traditional country pub overlooking the village (4 miles)
- The Ox Barn, Southrop – contemporary restaurant using fresh produce (5.5 miles)
Walks: Following the River Coln you can enjoy a circular walk (6.7 miles) to the village of Bibury with its picturesque Arlington Row. The route takes about 3 hours and is fairly easy. There are choices in both Coln and Bibury if you fancy a drink or meal on the way. Read our Cirencester Walking and Cycling guide on our website for more ideas. Following the River Coln to the south you reach the town of Fairford, famous for its airshow. Making a loop you can follow the Pitham Brook path on your return to Coln. Fairford is a Walkers are Welcome town, visit fairfordwelcomeswalkers.com for more routes.
Places to Visit:
- Arlington Row – a picturesque row of Cotswold cottages (3 miles)
- National Trust Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate – enjoy a countryside walk (7 miles)
- Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens – meet the 260 species of animals (8 miles)
- Kelmscott Manor – 17th Century arts and crafts manor (9 miles)
Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- Book with us to get exclusive discounts for top attractions and experiences.
- 1 well-behaved dog is permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- The stairs are narrow with a turn, this cottage may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
- The area directly outside the back door shares access with the neighbouring properties. A private garden is accessed down a path to the right.
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The Location
One of the undiscovered Cotswold villages, Coln St Aldwyns will delight anyone who wants to be immersed in the Cotswold countryside, have a memorable Cotswold experience, yet avoid the hustle and bustle of the Cotswolds’ tourist hot spots. As with most Cotswold villages, Coln (as the locals call it) is steeped in history, with a perfectly maintained, 13th-century Norman church and 17th-century coaching inn, the New Inn. As you stroll around the village, you’ll find endless photo opportunities to capture beautiful, honey-coloured, Cotswold limestone cottages backed by pastoral, rolling countryside.
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Read our reviews
Excellent location, pub was walking distance from The Roost, and the food was exceptionally good.
Anton
Beautifully decorated, comfortable and beautiful location.
Eric
Excellent Cotswolds bolthole
This is our second stay at The Roost. Our return says it all. An immaculate, clean, quiet and convenient Cotswolds bolthole that lures you back. A true home away from home.
Demetris Taliotis
This is our second stay at The Roost. Our return says it all. An immaculate, clean, quiet and convenient Cotswolds bolthole that lures you back. A true home away from home.
Demetris
Lovely stay in the Cotswolds
My family and I stayed at the Roost for a week in the summer holidays. The cottage was lovely and had great amenities such as washer/dryer, dishwasher and BBQ with provided gas.
The cottage was lovely and clean and there was alot of information provided for us.
Would thoroughly recommend.
Rob Smith
My family and I stayed at the Roost for a week in the summer holidays. The cottage was lovely and had great amenities such as washer/dryer, dishwasher and BBQ with provided gas. The cottage was lovely and clean and there was a lot of information provided for us. Would thoroughly recommend.
Rob
Very charming and proper cottage in a nice little village. Comfortably and tastefully renovated. A pretty garden invites you to linger. We would come back to spend a few relaxing days in the Cotswolds.
Caroline
A lovely place to stay
Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Roost, which is a beautiful cottage well located in the village of Colne St Aldwyns. The property was well furnished and clean and comfortable. It could be improved by providing fans, as the bedrooms were very hot at night and only heaters were available. We also had been offered the opportunity to request a high chair and cot, which we'd done, but these weren't provided and no notice was given, which was unfortunate.
Alice Wyatt
Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Roost, which is a beautiful cottage well located in the village of Coln St Aldwyns. The property was well furnished and clean and comfortable.
Alice
The property was really lovely and had everything you needed to stay there. The rooms were beautiful and everything was really clean.
Pamela
Beautiful stay in the Cotswolds with everything we needed for a long weekend.
Laura
The house was cosy, had easy parking, great little town away from the bustle and was convenient to all the areas to explore.
Hema
The Roost Coln St Aldwyn
No logs supplied and not told where to get them which was essential as the owners had control of the heating and kept turning it off. Unacceptable in winter when paying a good rent. Garden a mess. Second bedroom needs a new bed as you have to climb into it from the bottom . Only fit for children .
Merilyn Belper
Such a wonderful little place in a peaceful village. It rained one whole day we were here but it was perfect. We were with a 3 year old and it was safe and fine for her also. Thanks to the hosts!
Will
Great facilities and great location to all the Cotswolds have to offer. Clean, tidy, and cosy.
Eimhear
A beautiful cottage in a lovely village
The Roost is a beautifully decorated cottage situated in a fantastic village. The cottage has everything we needed for a very comfortable stay, plus there is a great pub just down the road, a lovely little shop and cafe just up the hill and a wonderful playground to entertain the children. Highly recommend!
Guest
Great Location for the pub!
Great location with lovely walks & The New Inn is a great pub.The Roost is a beautiful cottage with a good layout. We were surprised there was no welcome hamper although milk, coffee & tea was provided. The sitting room seating was not great for 4 adults & the 9 tog duvet was far too hot for summer weather. We couldn’t find any other bedding, maybe a sheet and blanket would be better.
We would stay again, we love Coln and the location is great. I thought it would be helpful to highlight our observations for feedback.
Lisa Lunn
June visit
Beautiful cottage in center of the village. Cottage has been updated to a high standard and is very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Guest
A great place to stay
It was a wonderful place to stay. I will book again.
The freezer was full of frost and needs to be defrosted.
Alison McCaig
A fabulous stay!
A fabulous stay with friends. Lovely comfy beds with soft cotton bedding! Champagne flutes needed
Sarah Morgan
Perfect cottage in a perfect location
We stayed at The Roost over the Easter weekend and booked only 3-4 weeks in advance.
The booking process was seamless and fully automated and the information provided was excellent.
The house was warm and welcoming and the property team/owner had thought of every little thing to get out stay under way, including a welcome pack with milk, tea and coffee and logs for the fire.
The property was spotless and provided everything we needed and more and so many beautiful little touches/details/decor. A well cared for home.
The village of Coln was a perfect base, we are a family of 4 with 6 year olds, the local pub is just next door and all major amenities are just a short drive.
We look forward to visiting again and for longer.
Thanks Michelle and the property team.
Kim Keightley
Highly Recommend
Incredible place in a beautiful part of England. The house was fully stocked with everything you need. It a pretty relaxed part of the Cotswolds.
Drew Brooker
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